Ed Knodle, 62 Plainfield, Ill. Longtime retailer, buying group executive and dealer advocate Ed Knodle died last week from illness. He was 62. More »
Amazon Tops Apple Among Tablet/Computer Makers Waban, Mass. Amazon beat Apple in offering the best customer experience among tablet and computers makers in the U.S., a consumer survey by Temkin Group found. More »
IHS: Connected Audio Connects With Consumers El Segundo, Calif. Annual shipments of connected-audio products will surge at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 88 percent, from 1.5 million units in 2010 to almost 66 million units in 2018, IHS Technology said. More »
Object-Based Surround Coming To ATSC 3.0 Washington The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has begun reviewing three proposed audio formats for the next-generation ATSC 3.0 digital terrestrial TV standard. More »
CasaTunes Launches Multiroom-Audio Components Ft. Collins, Colo. CasaTunes launched four new multiroom-audio components, all with built-in 1TB music server and streaming capability. Two add audio distribution switch. More »
Almo Acquires AF Lighting Philadelphia CE distributor Almo has acquired the assets of AF Lighting from Interline Brands. More »
Tweet Of The Day @LisaM_Johnston: OK, so, instead of a Mophie, there's a battery-charging wrist strap. Neat idea, except for the $249 price.
Talkback Of The Day Steve Smith: Ed was one of the great champions of independent electronics/appliance retailing. This is a shock. He will be missed. My condolences to his wife, family and many industry friends and colleagues.
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Apple Watch Features The Media Missed By Alan Wolf Leave it to the humorists at The Onion to provide a list of notable Apple Watch features that were overlooked in yesterday's hoopla. More »